Linking up with Cait at TheBlessedLife for the 11th Day.
I have a hard time with today's topic, being thrifty at Christmas. I usually get caught up in the sales and buying for other people and go over budget. Oops! But this year I'm definitely doing a lot better. I want to make a lot of gifts so there aren't too many things I'll be buying. Last night I did most of my shopping so from now until Christmas I'll be busy crafting & sewing (not to mention learning to sew!). Here are the few things I used when I shopped.
* Buy a Sunday newspaper ($1.75) and look through the ads. This will help you with the next two items.
*Keep an eye out for coupons. I saved $20 last night at Bed Bath & Beyond using the coupons I've accumulated the past few months (they take expired coupons). I also used coupons at Ulta and Bath & Body Works.
*MAKE A PLAN! This is the biggest tip. Before you even walk in to a store make a list of what you will get each person. It will save you time at the stores and probably frustration from crowds. After you have a list, break it up by store.
*Remember that Christmas gifts don't have to be expensive to mean something to the recipient. Most people enjoy gifts where the giver spent more time putting the gift together/creating it than money. My encouragement, get creative! Use google to get ideas from gift lists others have put together. Good luck!
It's definitely worth it to buy the paper for the coupons. Saves us so much money! Thanks for adding your tips!
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